Basic Information

Reference Number

0000290337

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

McMaster University

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

AE 02-25-1047

Title

Microwave to Terahertz 330+ GHz Bandwidth Measurement System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C110480

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2025/10/01

Description

McMaster University invites qualified bidders to submit responses for the supply of a Microwave to Terahertz (THz) 330+ GHz Bandwidth Measurement System in accordance with the terms of this Request for Proposals. As part of establishing a new Microwave-to-THz test facility at McMaster University, we are looking for a set of test instruments providing vector network analysis and spectrum analysis in the microwave to THz frequency bands. Vector network analysis must extend to at least 330 GHz and supporting further expansion to 1.1 THz, whereas spectrum analysis must extend to at least 50 GHz.

Bidders may submit a bid for one or more specific items (e.g., Item #1 or Item #2) or a complete bid for the entire scope of work. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award contracts for individual items separately or as a complete package. Additionally, the University may choose to fulfill any portion of the work in-house before entering into a contract with the successful Proponent(s).

Dates

Publication

2025/03/28 02:07:15 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/05/02 02:00:00 PM EDT

Closing Date

2025/05/16 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Amal Elfadul

905-525-9140

elfadula@mcmaster.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

All Proponents must have obtained the RFP from www.Merx.com (MERX®). Failure to have obtained the RFP from MERX® will result in disqualification.

Proposals must be submitted through McMaster University’s online Bonfire portal at:
https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities
Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Minimum system requirements are Internet Explorer 8/9/10+, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled.
Proponents should contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to submissions, or visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.
Proposals must be uploaded and finalized on or before the Submission Deadline set out in the RFP Timetable.
Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on file size and internet connection speed. It is strongly recommended that proponents allow sufficient time of at least one (1) hour before the Submission Deadline to upload documents and finalize their submissions.
Proponents will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number upon finalizing their submissions.
Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire portal.
The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.
Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible or evaluated.

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